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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are several different network access methods available to wired Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wired Ethernet?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce data time stamping in real-time?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-485 standard for voltage range to receive a "Mark"?
Of all the ways to relate the speed of serial communication, which of the answers below is not one? Choose the answer that best applies.
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a DeviceNet protocol?
Every network interface must have a physical address in an Ethernet network. Which of the network components below contains these addresses?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best used where discrete data needs to be provided, but a simple colour change will suffice?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet output memory location?
When manually assigning addresses in IPv4, which of the answers below contains the complete list of the main parameter(s) needed?
Which answer below best reflects the baud rate of a serial communication channel that transmits 3 bit symbols at a rate of 3648 bps?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would be responsible for integration of security measures such as encryption?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as the framework for the integration of systems network layers?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
Which of the lengths below relates best to a spur cable with 4 field devices connected?
Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using peer-to-peer communication?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the creation of new projects?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255.0.0.0, which of the classes below would be used?
The field instrument to PLC communication is best defined by which of the answers below?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the NIC interacts with?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are standard 5 and 6 digit addresses, each address starting with a specific number for the register type. Which number below starts the coils register addresses?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the alarming system?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a holding registers would use?